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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Willy-Brandt-Platz | Hauptbahnhof | No tags | ||||
| Train | Erfurt Hbf | Berlin Hbf | No tags | ||||
| Train | Willy-Brandt-Platz | Hauptbahnhof | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Erfurt to Berlin
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 206, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Erfurt and Berlin?
Erfurt
- A
Willy-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 99084 Erfurt, Germany
Berlin
- AAm Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
- BEuropaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
- CSeegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
- D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany - EHildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
- FKarolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Erfurt to Berlin by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Erfurt to Berlin?
The cheapest train tickets from Erfurt to Berlin start from R 228. The average price for this train route is around R 867. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Erfurt to Berlin?
The average train journey time from Erfurt to Berlin is 2h 45m, covering a distance of 238 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 36m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Erfurt to Berlin route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 25 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Erfurt to Berlin?
The earliest train from Erfurt to Berlin departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 20:46.
Which is the best train operator from Erfurt to Berlin?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Erfurt to Berlin?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Erfurt to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Erfurt to Berlin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Erfurt to Berlin was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 312To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Erfurt to Berlin as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 312 to R 3 134 for a train ticket from Erfurt to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 312, which is on 2025-12-17.
